Lighting Seminar 1

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Subject guarantor:

Klaus FUXJÄGER

Name of lecturer(s):

Klaus FUXJÄGER, Ervín SANDERS

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

being the main seminar of the first year’s master program, this course is an essential part of the cinematography student’s education.

Mode of study:

seminar

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

basic experience as cinematographers, ability to handle essential filmmaking tasks

Course contents:

purpose, concepts, technology, strategy, planning of lighting. visual style and look. visual storytelling. visual dramaturgy.

the role of the cinematographer in preproduction, on set and in post. relationship with director, production designer, wardrobe/ makeup/ hair, editor, sound and production.

cinematographic grammar and language. aspect ratio and lenses. camera movements vs movements inside frame…

practical exercises:

“light and face” - stills in studio b/w

basic concepts of lighting, framing and composition; three point lighting; light as dramatic tool; interaction of object and background

“portrait at a window” - stills b/w

mastering of creative exposure combining interieur/ exterior

“LE1: tonality tests and basic studio lighting” - 35mm b/w film in studio

Recommended or required reading:

american cinematographer’s manual

Sven Nykvist, “Reverence for the light” 1997

D. Schaefer and L. Salvato, “Masters of light” 1984

F. Truffaut, “le cinema selon Hitchcock” 1966

K. Malkiewicz, “film lighting” 1986

D. Samuelson, “motion picture, camera and lighting equipment” 1980

Assessment methods and criteria:

Active participation in the workshop, presence, punctuality, quality of practical exercises are prerequisites for granting the evaluation.

Course web page:

Note:

None

Schedule for winter semester 2017/2018:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue	room 221 Room No. 221 (Lažanský palác) FUXJÄGER K. 09:00–12:15 (přednášková par. 1)
Wed
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Tue	09:00–12:15	Klaus FUXJÄGER	Room No. 221 Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1

Schedule for summer semester 2017/2018:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Cinematography - 1718 (required subject)